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Aug 8

Congratulations to Tony and Sharon Herzog who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on August 5th! I was pleased to join with Representative Jon Fritz to present them with a citation marking this momentous occasion. Tony and Sharon were married in Honesdale back in 1972, and over their last 50 years they have lived, worked, and raised their wonderful family within the community. Best wishes to you both for continued happiness together!

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Aug 3

It was great to stop by Camp Kresge yesterday, to take part in The Troop P Camp Cadet Program. Wyoming County DA Joe Peters and I discussed the role of elected officials within our communities. We also had a chance to dive into the legislative process, convening a mock Senate Session, to learn about the process of enacting legislation. So many bright young cadets had strong thoughts and persuasive arguments on what should be the state candy of Pennsylvania!

The Troop P Camp Cadet Program is a 1 week law enforcement program for youth, both male and female, developed by and coordinated through Troop P - Wyoming, Pennsylvania State Police. The overall activities are administered by State Police Personnel working in partnership with a volunteer community board. Candidates are between the ages of 12 and 15, and are from Luzerne, Sullivan, Bradford and Wyoming Counties.

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Aug 3

What a wonderful Tuesday night at Newport Township’s National Night Out! It was great to spend time with so many families in St. Faustina Grove this evening, as well as to catch up with Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, local leaders and officials. Thank you to the many first responders who organize special activities and events like this, and for all the hard work they do throughout our communities every day of the year! #NationalNightOut

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Aug 1

I'm pleased to share the great news that Tom Williams has joined my team, serving as communications and outreach director for the 20th Senatorial District, working out of my Dallas office!
For nearly three decades, Tom has been a trusted and familiar face in northeastern Pennsylvania, sharing news and information throughout our area. His wealth of knowledge and strong desire to better our community will undoubtedly be an asset as we work to provide services to constituents.

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Jul 27

I was honored to work with Senator John Yudichak and Senator Marty Flynn to advance Senate Bill 814, ‘The Officer John Wilding Law’, which became law on July 17 as Act 95 of 2022.

Whenever a criminal act contributes to the death of a law enforcement officer, we must make certain that state law contains sufficient penalty for such an offense.

The loss of Officer John Wilding was an unfortunate tragedy that shook the community and was a painful example of the unimaginable taking place. It exposed a gap in Pennsylvania law and brought together elected officials committed to developing and approving a law to fill the void in criminal sanctions. We are forever grateful to Officer Wilding’s mother, Mary Wilding, who became a strong and determined voice for her son, and played a critical role in helping our northeast delegation to push this measure through the General Assembly.

We honor Officer Wilding’s service and sacrifice through this legislation, that will offer greater protection to law enforcement going forward.

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Jul 20

I was pleased to take part in the @miller_keystone Blood Center (MKBC) ‘Never Forget Weekend’ in Pittston, earlier this month. MKBC is based in Bethlehem, with locations throughout Northeast PA, Lehigh Valley, Reading and Western NJ, and is the sole provider of blood products to 29 local hospitals in these regions. It was humbling to see the Tunnel To Towers 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Exhibit, which was on display as part of the event.
If you or a loved one are a blood recipient, or if you donate in memory or in honor of someone special, MKBC encourages you to share your story. Click here: GIVEaPINT.org/tell-us-story/ #YourBloodTheirHope #September11 #neverforget

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Jul 16

Congratulations to Jack and Bonnie Patton as they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary! Hurricane Agnes couldn’t keep them from their nuptials 50 years ago, and they’ve been going strong ever since. #50thweddinganniversary #hurricaneagnes #agnesflood #weatherthestormstogether

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Jul 15

Joining @railtrailnepa @lackawannahva and others who worked so hard to rebuild and reopen the Stevens Point Bridge, Susquehanna County’s newest rail-trail connection. #pennswoods #recreation #railstotrails

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Jul 13

Celebrating another trip around the sun with my birthday buddy Cora! 🥳 #icecreamcake #birthdaygirls #rubybirthstone #birthdaybuddies

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Jul 7

Today the PA State Police held a ceremony to honor the 50th anniversary of the graduation of the 31st Cadet Class, which was the first to include female cadets in its ranks. To recognize this significant occasion, Senate Resolution 322 was introduced in the #PASenate.
We salute a cadre of cadets for unknowingly making history for their determination, perseverance, and ability to rise to the call of duty. The passage of time should never erase the record of what it took to overcome overt challenges inherent in the training, and the hidden ones placed by those reluctant to veer from tradition. This extraordinary achievement of the 14 female cadets who graduated in the 31st Cadet Class, opened the doors for many qualified and accomplished women in every area of law enforcement. It is humbling for us to look back over 50 years and understand the depth of their courage and confidence.
Thank you to these outstanding leaders, whose assertiveness and service helped pave the way in many other places, for women who aspire to serve in other positions of high responsibility and trust.

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Jul 4

Wishing you a great Independence Day with friends and family, as we celebrate the birth of our great nation! I had a wonderful time at the Pleasant Mount Community Center’s July 4th Parade, led by parade Grand Marshal Lew Lee! 🇺🇸 #America #usa #freedom

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Jul 3

Such a beautiful day for the Harveys Lake American Legion Post 0967 Memorial Day parade, which was postponed from May because of bad weather. It was great to see all the floats, trucks, cars and motorcycles out to celebrate our veterans and the USA! 🇺🇸

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Jul 2

Throughout history, Pennsylvania has been blessed with an abundance of resources, including the amazing men and women who helped to lay the foundation of our Commonwealth. The wisdom and character of William Penn was remembered yesterday at the State Capitol, as many legislators, and residents from across the state, gathered for a proclamation signing ceremony, celebrating the vision that William Penn had for Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania was founded by those who recognized the tremendous value of freedom and opportunity. I was honored to join the ceremony and to share some of my family’s history, as I am a proud decedent of passengers who traveled on ‘The Ship Welcome’ with William Penn in 1682.
Because of William Penn’s background, from the beginning, Pennsylvania was distinguishable from all other colonies. The religious freedoms that the Quaker’s sought were also extended to other denominations, and his framework of governance would be adopted by others. Not only were Penn’s guiding principals handed down from generation to generation, the City of Philadelphia, which he laid out, later hosted the Constitutional Convention of America’s Founding Fathers.
It is highly appropriate to honor William Penn, but we should not stop with a ceremony. We should look afresh at his principals, plans, vision, guidance, and the ethics of goodness and peace, that threaded his words and his actions. #williampenn #history #freedom

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Jun 30

Today The Commonwealth Court issued a ruling that fully stops the Wolf Administration plan to toll nine major bridges across the state.
This decision as a major victory for Pennsylvanians who have expressed serious concerns with the impact that the bridge tolls would have on local communities. The tolling plan had included a nine-mile stretch along Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County, and the Nescopeck Creek bridges on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County.
Without question, rising gasoline prices and inflation are serious concerns for every household as they claim a bigger piece of the family budget. I would like to thank the many area residents and business owners who took the time over the last year to express their concerns about the additional costs the plan would impose, as well as the traffic delays and difficulties that would arise from people choosing to divert to a local road network to avoid tolls.

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Jun 27

On Saturday, I was in Matamoras at Veterans Memorial Park for the dedication of a marker paying tribute to Native American Veterans. The marker, and the story it conveys, represent worthy contributions to our history.
When the explorers and colonists reached these shores, they encountered diverse groups of Native Americans. The conquest of a continent was not a story of continuous glory, honor, and righteousness. It was complicated, messy, and costly. To be kind, moments of respect, generosity, and tolerance toward Native Americans were not prevalent.
Happily, we now see efforts to write Native Americans back into history. We should never forget to commend those who overcame generations of disparagement, displacement, and discrimination, to help defend and protect us and the virtues of American democracy.

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Jun 23

Melinda "Mindy" Gene Piccotti led a tremendously impactful life, serving our nation in the Air Force and giving back to her community through founding of the Hunts for Healing Foundation. The organization helps soldiers wounded in combat, and other combat veterans, with their transition back into civilian life, by allowing them to experience the joys of hunting.

Mindy passed away in February 2018, after a long battle with cancer. But her legacy of service lives on in the many lives that she touched. It was an honor to join Congressman Fred Keller, local leaders and Mindy's family and friends, to be a part of the renaming and dedication of the 'Melinda Gene Piccotti Post Office' in Laceyville, Wyoming County. #Huntsforhealing #service #veteranshelpingveterans

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Jun 23

Our existing unemployment compensation law in PA is unfair to military spouses who relinquish their job as part of a transfer to a new duty station. SB1083 is legislation that I have introduced to correct this by closing a current loophole. The cost of doing this is not large. But the cost is not the compelling consideration here; it is the principle. We ask a lot of the individuals who serve in our armed forces. We frequently acknowledge the risks and hazards they must confront. Yet, we do not acknowledge enough the disruptions in the lives of their families. By protecting the economic position of their spouse, we come that much closer to fulfilling our substantial obligation to those who serve to protect us.
Senate Bill 1083 was unanimously passed by the Senate and now advances to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Jun 22

It was great to have two bright and driven rising high school seniors stop by my office today! Madison Meagher from Wayne County, and Ashley McGrory from Delaware County, are participating in the 2022 @pagirlsstate program (KGS) this week. KGS is an education program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary to educate female high school seniors from across Pennsylvania about leadership and civic engagement. At the end of the week, KSG asks that these young leaders return to their communities with what they learned and to be a force of good in their hometowns. #leadership #waynecountypa #keystonestategirl

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Jun 19

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!

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Jun 17

Good luck to the Tunkhannock Girls Softball Team playing for the State Championship this afternoon! Many of the outstanding young athletes on this team came to the PA Capitol a few years ago when they played in the Little League World Series finals. We're cheering for you again!

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